Oligopoly: a market structure that is dominated by a few large, profitable firms. Many industries today are oliggopolies, such as those who produce break fast cereals, cars, and household appliances.external image chick-fil-a-cows.jpgexternal image 196_webwatch_img1_target.gif















Neal Patel, 8EP-1, 6:59 P.M. Aug 22

Oligopoly


An oligopoly is one part of the market (e.g. Cars) are dominated by a small group of top sellers (e.g. Ford, Mercedes, Lexus, Honda).
  • NOT to be confused with monopoly which has been outlawed.
Examples of Market Oligopolies:
- Cars:
  • Mercedes
  • Lexus
  • Ford
  • GMC
- Clothing
  • Macy's
  • Dillard's
  • Abrocrombie & Fitch
  • Gap
  • Dick's